| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| aspiration |
a goal, aim, or ambition. |
| causal |
being or involving a cause. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| folly |
a lack of good sense or judgment. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| jovial |
very cheerful, friendly, and merry; jolly. |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| remorse |
a feeling of guilt and real sorrow over having done something wrong. |
| strait |
a narrow body of water between two larger bodies. |